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A Ten Years' War: An Account of the Battle with the Slum in New York - cover

A Ten Years' War: An Account of the Battle with the Slum in New York

Jacob A. Riis

Publisher: Good Press

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Summary

A Ten Years' War: An Account of the Battle with the Slum in New York is a book by Jacob A. Riis. It takes a look at slums, gangs and criminal behavior and their causes in early 20th century NYC.
Available since: 12/18/2019.
Print length: 1221 pages.

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